Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Annotation

Psychological disorders usually have complex causes. Clinical psychology aims to understand such psychological problems as well as their origin and maintenance at a high scientific level. Psychotherapy provides methods for the treatment of these complex phenomena. The research-oriented Master's degree programme at the University of Kassel offers students who are looking for a clinical-therapeutic and/or advisory position an optimal preparation for their future career. The guiding principle of the Master's degree programme in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is the integrative teaching of procedure-specific and interdisciplinary disorder and intervention models. This is combined with sound training in clinical-psychological research methods. The aim of the course is to master the complex subject area of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy in depth. The Master's degree programme is structured over four semesters and is divided into the following content areas: Diagnostics/Disorder, Intervention/Therapy, Research and Interdisciplinary Topics. Due to admissions restrictions, it is not possible to register for part-time studies in this degree course of study in accordance with Section 19 (2) of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG).

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Admission to the Master's degree course in "Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy" is only possible for applicants who a) have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree course that has been accredited for the Bachelor's component of the Licensing Regulations for Psychotherapists (PsychThApprO) of 04.03.2020 and (b) demonstrate English proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). For detailed admission requirements, please refer to the home page for the degree course "Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy" at the University of Kassel. Further information and FAQs on admissions can be found on the Admissions page provided here.